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Pickle Juice

Pickle Juice is the salty, acidic liquid used to pickle cucumbers and other vegetables across many cuisines; it appears as plain brine in jars of pickles, capers and other preserved vegetables. It is typically used as a preserving and flavoring medium rather than eaten on its own. Nutritionally, Pickle Juice is very low in energy but high in sodium — it contains about 4g of salt per 100g — and only traces of other nutrients such as calcium and magnesium. Because it’s used in small amounts for flavoring and preservation, it contributes little to calories or macronutrients. From a health perspective, brine is useful for preserving foods and delivering strong flavor so you can use less added fat, but its high salt content means it’s best used sparingly or swapped for acidic, lower-sodium alternatives when trying to reduce sodium intake.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Culinary processed · ~0.20€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

A-

Excellent

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Cucumber Brine.

Calories

1 kcal

0% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

0 g

0% RDI

Fat

0 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

0.3 g

0% RDI

Sugar

0 g

0% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

4 g

80% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

A- · 7.7 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Pickle Juice healthy?

Yes, Pickle Juice is very healthy with a Health Grade of A-. It is rich in protective compounds.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Pickle Juice?

Pickle Juice is NOVA 2 - Culinary processed.

Q.05Is Pickle Juice gluten free?

Yes, Pickle Juice is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Pickle Juice?

100g of Pickle Juice contains 1 kcal, 0g protein, 0.3g carbohydrates, 0g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Pickle Juice vegan?

Yes, Pickle Juice is vegan.

Q.06Is Pickle Juice lactose free?

Yes, Pickle Juice is lactose free.

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